How many people have died trying to get to the US from Cuba?

Answer 1

The exact number of people who have died trying to get to the U.S. from Cuba is not known. It is believed as of 2014 between 65,000 and 85,000 people have died leaving Cuba.

Answer 2

Since the 1990s, it is estimated that thousands of people have died attempting to cross the Florida Straits from Cuba to the United States. The exact number is difficult to determine due to the lack of official statistics, but it is considered to be a significant loss of life.